[Hidden-tech] Computer Crossroads- Do I buy a new laptop? Change to Macbook Air? Have one Custom built?

[Jan Werner]

I personally have used only Lenovo ThinkPads (or ThinkCentre desktops) 
for many years, because they really are built better than anything else. 
But since I know how to work on them, these have all been refurbs or 
bare bones systems that I then upgraded myself.  That's not necessarily 
for everyone.

Also, ThinkPads are built for a corporate environment, which means they 
focus on solid construction and don't tend to be as sleek or have the 
best multimedia features, unless you are willing to spend big bucks.

If you don't need the latest, thinnest and fastest, you can get great 
bargains on 1-3 year old ThinkPads from IBM's refurbished offerings:

http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/content/home/store_icueb2b/en_US/pshp.html

Jan Werner
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Rich Roth wrote:
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> 1) I saw a comment about Dell XPS 13 -- I've had a similar model for a
> number of years, carried it around the world
> and was very happy with it for at least 3 years, maybe 4 -- it
> eventually wore out similar to what you are describing.
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> 2) Based on your comments about experience, I'd stick to Windows machine
> - Mac is great if you know it, not really worth the learning curve for
> differences unless there are other reasons.  I think you will find you
> use more windows aps then you think, even if not that often.
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> 3) I'd suggest you check out Lenovo - they are what used to be the IBM
> thinkpad division.
> I'm on my second over the last 4 or so years - mainly got a new one
> because I wanted a much larger hard drive
> (SSD of course) and the first was actually an handme up (my son often
> gets newer machines then I do).
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> I went with a X1 carbon which much more then you need, touch screen is
> nice, I stuck with Windows 7 though.
> Their laptop/tablets are very nice, although less power then the X1,
> probably enough for what you need. The silly ads they are running are
> actually a pretty good presentation of what the machines can do
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> A hint with Lenovo - signup for their email offers - you will get 2-3
> emails a week and often 30-50% discount on what they are pushing that week.
> I beat on what every I use and have been quite happy with Thinkpads
> years ago and these last 2 lenovo's.
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> 4) Be very careful with the "copy to my new machine" software -- I had
> lots of issues with machines I've used any of that on -- better to
> upgrade the software you used most often (or move installed s/n where
> you can) .
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> And give you self plenty of time to get used to the new machine and
> configure it
> Good luck
> Rich
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> On 2/17/2015 8:02 AM, Izzy G wrote:
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>> Good Morning,
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>> ​The situation: My 2 year old ASUS zenbook had a dying HD that will
>> cost me (according to repair place) $500 to replace + $300 to
>> reinstall data​  (which I could do myself as it is backed up on
>> Crashplan).  I'm not inclined to fix the ASUS as it has been in the
>> shop a few months ago (maybe that was the beginning of the HD fail and
>> wasn't noticed):
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>> I'd like some help looking at my replacement options (this is my only
>> computer). Budget is  +/- 1k:
>> Fix Zenbook. Trust that a new HD will work.
>> Find another laptop- need some suggestions. Looking for 13-14 inch
>> screen, reasonably lightwith, need only 4 GB
>> Have one custom made  (local if possible)
>> Buy a Macbook air- I need guidance and handholding to make the switch
>> but am open to it.
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>> Other options?
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>> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>> Izzy
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